I actually had 2 different cards I sent out. Most people got the family photo taken for our church directory, this one ended up being my favorite I made it at Walmart.com, next year I will do them all like this.
Dear Family and Friends,
Has it been another year already?? Why
yes it has, and everything at the Riepe house marks that time is
passing all too quickly.
Alexis, age 6, started 1st
grade this fall, I thought sending my baby off on that big yellow bus
would be easier this year, I was wrong, it proved to have me, yet
again, walking back to the house with a tear. She also tried out
soccer this summer and absolutely loved it, she continues to ask when
soccer starts again. Alexis is in dance for her 4th year.
She also is enjoying Sunday school. Confrences with her 1st
grade teacher was more proof she is growing up all too quickly, she
is reading at almost a second grade level. This is a HUGE deal, way
to go Alexis!!!
Olivia, age 4, started preschool
this year. The open house proved to be emotional for Mom, seeing my
big girl look around her new big kid classroom. Another reminder that
they just grow so fast. Olivia's 1st day was traumatic she
cried for Mom, but has since settled in and comes home beaming with
excitement from all that she is learning. She is enjoying her 2nd
year in dance and enjoying Sunday school. She still is my biggest
helper in the kitchen, and very much a mama's girl. And I love it!!
Samantha, age 2, the littlest of
the little kids, loves her blanket and baby dolls.
Bridgette,
age 2, my little chatter box, she is the boss of the little kids. She
wants to be involved with everything that is going on with everyone.
She talks a mile a minute, not sure where that came from.
Teddy,
age 2, my strong silent little man. He is so good at figuring out how
things work, such a boy. The little kids and I are doing a class
through our local school with other moms and toddlers, and we enjoy
it.
Madeline, 2 years in Heaven,
still a part of our family everyday, still inspiring me to be a
better Mom and a better person. Our entire family walked for March
of Dimes and raised money in honor of Samantha, Bridgette & Teddy
and in memory of Madeline.
Don is still enjoying working
for Hubbard Broadcasting. Don has been busy doing remodeling and
working on the barn.
Mary, I have been quite busy,
enjoying being a stay at home mom, this year I took on the task of
being a Membership VP for our local MOMS club, which I joined when I
was pregnant with Olivia. I am also part of the preschool commity at
our church.
We have had a wonderful 2010 and look
forward to a great 2011!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Loads of Love from,
Don, Mary, Alexis, Olivia, Samantha,
Bridgette & Teddy
Visit our family online at:
www.QBRAT.com
Alexis hard at work.
Olivia getting her pin and certificate, and Bridgette watching.
Samantha - she just looked so cute, I messed up "helping" the big girls with thier first projects and Home Depot was nice enough to give u 2 more for the big girls to do. The little kids enjoyed hitting the "messed" up ones with hammers.
Bridgette, Daddy & Teddy. 
Under the tree just after Santa had left. The packages that are wrapped are wrapped in fabric wrappers that will be used again and again. :)
The 2 bi girls are excited to get pillow pets and Lala loopsy dolls. :)
Teddy having a good time.
Samantha also loves her Pillow Pet.
Olivia helping Daddy assemble the Tool Bench Grandma bought the little kids.
Bridgette
Bridgette
So many Presents to open.
What a rare shot with me in it!! :)
The little kids enjoyed helping eachother open gifts!!
Here is the tool bench Grandma got for the little kids, read the Christmas Day at our house post to see how it turned out. :)
Thanks for peeking in on us we hope everyone had a great Christmas. :)
